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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:14 PM

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Visited the site,

- Didn't realize could do that whith Shutterfly!

- The pictures are really great!  Some very high quality shots!

Thanks, Don.  They really don't give very good instructions, so I did it by trial and error.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:21 PM

What ya think, time for Springsteen to retire. The voice is gone !

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:29 PM
Buckeye Riveter

dbaker48

 Please visit my website:  Trains-Big and Small

Buckeye:

Visited the site,

- Didn't realize could do that whith Shutterfly!

- The pictures are really great!  Some very high quality shots!

Thanks, Don.  They really don't give very good instructions, so I did it by trial and error.

All were great except that one pic. Whistling

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:34 PM

Doug--

The Boss may be getting up there but that was BY FAR one of the best half time shows in years.  At least we didn't have to watch Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson, ugg.  Or some stupid rap guy grabbing his crotch.  I guess I'm partial to music that has a melody and energy. 

Jon

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:35 PM

dougdagrump

What ya think, time for Springsteen to retire. The voice is gone !

Yep !!!!!!!!....Achy Breaky Heart was the last good one.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:39 PM

Man, wait'll our New Jerseyites weigh in on the Boss. I grew up listening to him. Feel sorry for the camera guy he slid across the stage into... my living room is full of women talking loudly about ... stuff other than the game. I am watching on a tiny TV.  LOL.   

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Posted by RRCharlie on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:44 PM

My Dad's recipe to cure a cold.

One bottle of Jack Daniels, a top hat, and a bed with two posts by the head of the bed. Hat on the post, swig of Jack Daniels, hat on the head, another swig of JD, hat on other post, another swig, hat on head, hat back on original post, repeat until you try to put the Jack Daniles on the post and drink from the hat. The cold may not be cured but you won't know the difference!!!!!!

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:46 PM

Wow, Stupid Bowl is still on.  Well, good western on the Westerns Channel.  Time for Chocolate cake [yellow filling] and Bryer's ice cream.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:50 PM

Mel, that is hilarious. A friend bought me Bud Light with Lime - I guess the "fruit" would be good for me. 

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:56 PM

Jon, I heartily agree about previous halftime shows. I know it will never happen but I would like to see either Brooks & Dunn or Montgomery Gentry and add in Reba McIntyre and Taylor Swift.

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Posted by MichRR714 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:08 PM

 Just made it home from the cabin.  Took my snowmobile out to hunting camp to check on things.  Did a little snowshoeing into the woods.  Looks like the deer and turkeys are really hurting from the deep snow.  23" on the ground in the woods.  Nice peaceful weekend. 

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the game.

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Posted by GregM on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:14 PM

Hopefully, Marty can supply some more video on the woman in red. Other than that, half time was so-so.

Missed the Mr. Mrs. Potatohead commercial.  Karen said it was good. 

There was the one-second High Life commercial.  What I win, What I win?

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:20 PM

RT, I think I am using the correct etiquette...Don?  Anyway, Happy Birthday!  Glad the back is feeling better.  Regarding footwear, make sure you have some good shoes as they are the source of many troubles......back, leg, etc.

Well, without getting into the whole ignoring thing, I will say that I last posted here yesterday and I see that we are 5 pages past then....impossible for me to keep up as just too much information and if I stay on here too long, my family will have my photo on the back of a milk carton. 

Rock Island, I am sorry I didn't answer your question....see above comment.  I really missed your posts while you were on sabbatical as you are one of the key posters to bring me up to speed with the rest of the pot....glad you are here.  Regarding your questions, the new guy is starting February 23rd.  Getting a Georgia medical license is a long, drawn out ordeal, but at least he now has it and he will work out his contract requirements with the group he is with in Florida.  Regarding my ribs...no it was not a railing in the choir loft....they don't allow me to sing.  I couldn't carry a tune in a paper sack.  It was on a railing at the media control booth.  tried to hoist my carcass up to grab a just out of reach coat and my bible.  Heard a loud crack and felt a "pop" and then lost my breath....rather spectacular as you could see the expressions on the folks around meShock

Well, I had better get to bed.  I start call again tomorrow morning.  As it is, I could sleep late, but the guys in my Sunday School class are getting together at 05:45 to have a prayer time and discussion.  I hear there is a football game on tonight, but I have missed it.  The guys from our class who are watching it will no doubt be a bit tired in the morning. 

Regarding the "Boss", I grew up in Jersey and used to listen to his music.  He became too political and I just don't care to listen to him anymore.  Kind of like Streisand, does the same for me.  From what I hear, you go to a concert and get about 50/50  music and political speaches.....not worth my time.

May Y'All have a blessed week ahead.  Prayers for Greg on the job, congrats to SusieQ, and prayers for SP's daughter.

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:25 PM


Thinking about half time shows I'd like to see, the top one for me would be the band "Chicago".  That was the band that I always listened to and have several of the original albums.  Nine years ago we were invited to go to a private corporate party in Phoenix (my wife's company) and on the last night at the farewell party the band was Chicago, I was in heaven for the evening.  We didn't know who the band would be until the Saturday night dinner, what an evening.  That was a fabulous 4 days and nights, I wish she would qualify for another one of those outings.

Chuck-"Achy Breakey Heart", it's a good thing he has a millionaire daughter because he was a horrible one hit wonder.  I'd rather hear fingernails on the blackboard or Chief singing Clown 

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Posted by jefelectric on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:29 PM

 Well the game just got a little more intesting since the Cardinals scored.  Pretty good game so far.  More often than not the SB is boring compared to a lot of regular season games.

I rarely watch half time shows, this evening I watched part of a show about the PBY on the military channel during half time.

 

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:48 PM

 The game is just background noise while I try to figure out how to do my Hemi Club's website...and I'll second Dennis's assessment of the Boss.  As a "former" Jerseyite, I like Bruce's music, but he had become a "liberal" puppet of the Socalist Republic of New Jersey and of the Democratic Party for that matter.

Well, I'm done, see youse giz 2morrow.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:56 PM

Evening all

It has been a busy day.  We had the two services this morning then came home and we had the grandkids.  The boy and I busted ice for about 2 ½ hours and he held right with me, great little worker.  We then played and ran trains.  The girls went with grandma then we all played till time to go home.  Grandkids are the reward for having kids!

I am beat.  I am glad I am off till Thursday nightshift.

The Pot has been hopping

May God bless.

If I’ve not said it before I appreciate you all

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, February 1, 2009 9:01 PM

Good Evening all

Busy afternoon like many others. Went to sons house for turkey dinner. But he and #2  son were going to have a party for the game so we came home. For whatever reason I just wanted the quiet of my couch. Game is almost over unless OT. 45 degrees today melted some snow but we have so much it didn't seem like any at all.

Almost over time for banilla....S.J.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, February 1, 2009 9:27 PM

Gooe evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 40s!!!  Snohio is melting all over the place but will probably freeze again tonight.  Watched the game, which was better than commercials.  Only the Doritos with the old crotch joke was funny.  I did like Danica's "enhanced" ad.  Went to the YMCA for the whole spectrum of activity.  Work will be busy this week.  Everybody finally left and we had the house to ourselves.  Got a haircut from the "saucy wench".  Too late for the Tardis tonight.  I had pancakes and sausage again today on the dining car.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2009 9:37 PM

Buckeye,

               A camera inspection revealed that the pipe is broken and out of round in several places.

Jack,

         Due to the size and weight of the layout, hoisting probably will not be a good idea.  The benchwork is warped due to a flood eight years ago, so I think that this is a good time to build a new layout.

Jim S.,

           Sorry to hear about your daughter's job situation.

Brent,

          I am glad to hear that Susan got the job.  I really like the way your layout is coming together.

Greg,

          Good luck with the interview.

Don,

        How do I change text color?

Not too much going on today.  I fought with a retaining pin in a ZW this morning, and my fingers are very sore.  Washed the Sunfire and replaced the rubber shift knob with a leather wrapped knob from a Sunfire GT.  I started the Probe and let it idle for a bit since it has been sitting.  I have to get it back on the road this summer.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2009 10:29 PM

anjdevil2

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SusieQ (Who must take the title of Mother Superior with this bunch) Congas on yer job!!

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See ya later!

Rich



Ummm. I think we can let this quote pass without being passed onto Susie-Q... Whistling

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2009 10:32 PM

Jon,
His best song was 'Some Gave All' everytime I hear it I tear up. Very tough for me to hear that song.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 11:11 PM

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Don,

        How do I change text color?

Not too much going on today.  I fought with a retaining pin in a ZW this morning, and my fingers are very sore.  Washed the Sunfire and replaced the rubber shift knob with a leather wrapped knob from a Sunfire GT.  I started the Probe and let it idle for a bit since it has been sitting.  I have to get it back on the road this summer.

 

Jim, - To change colors there is a "color palette" on the tool bar above.  It is located to the immediate right of the "font size" selector.  Simply left click on the palette then select the color you desire.  It is best to select the text you want to highlight first,  Simply place the cursor at the begining of the text and hold the left mouse key down and drag the cursor over the words you want to change.  Release the left mouse button, then move the cursor to the palette and left click, then select the color, and left click.  Its done.

Patrick, Hope you do come back you have a lot to add.  And don't be concerned about the post you made.  I KNOW a lot of other people feel the same way, so the whole subject needed airing, and you provided the catalyst to do it.  No harm, No foul.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 1, 2009 11:46 PM

MichRR714

 Just made it home from the cabin.  Took my snowmobile out to hunting camp to check on things.  Did a little snowshoeing into the woods.  Looks like the deer and turkeys are really hurting from the deep snow.  23" on the ground in the woods.  Nice peaceful weekend. 

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the game.

Would much rather done that than watch the Stupid Bowl game.  Off to bed.  Rock, I think I hear the pup wanting to go outside.  Get up as I know the Mrs. will make you. Whistling

Good night.  Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Monday, February 2, 2009 12:14 AM

 Forgot something.....  Isn't tomorrow, Monday, Ground Hogs Day???  The calender I have says so.  If thats the case, do they have much trouble burrowing out of deep snow?  And more weather on the way.  Hmmmmm

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Posted by kpolak on Monday, February 2, 2009 6:04 AM

Morning!

Wow!  Yuz GiZ were busy!

RT:  Happy Birthday!

Jack:  Happy Belated Birthday!

Doug:  Happy 5K!  We did the Financial Peace budget....so far pretty painless.  We needed 2-bottles of wine for the party, bride walked out with 6..."we get 10% off at 6".  There goes the food budget.

Brent:  Congratulations to Suzie Q!

Greg:  Go get 'em!

Buckeye:  Great Site!

Jon:  Forgot to mention...That flamingo looks right at home!  Nice photo.

Patrick:  Didn't see your post, but I did see some commentary on it.  There are a lot of new folks here.  It took me quite a while to feel accepted here, don't despair.  Hope to see you back here.

Superbowl party went well...no one went hungry.  We did a horseradish rub on the Prime rib, that was outstading!  Better than our usual (once a month) haunt.  Giz...There's still food and drink in the fridge...I guess that means another Tardis trip here tonight.  Blue Moon and Moson, with Root Beer and Mountain Dew, all cold!

Ran trains with friends at halftime!  Everything (including accessories) working!  Great time!  They are planning to build a pole barn fto house his Bride's shop, (she builds cornice boards) and he is planning on building an HO layout in the basement of the house!

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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, February 2, 2009 6:19 AM

Happy Groundhogs Day!!!!!

  Looks like an early spring boys?  No SNO-HI-O!!!!!!

STILLERS WIN!!!!!

Good GAME,

Stay Frosty,

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Monday, February 2, 2009 6:35 AM

ChiefEagles

Would much rather done that than watch the Stupid Bowl game.  Off to bed.  Rock, I think I hear the pup wanting to go outside.  Get up as I know the Mrs. will make you. Whistling

Good night.  Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite.

Maximus must have heard you.  Wife too.  Dog only made it to 1am.  After that pit stop, the pup made it through the night.  Somehow the "delivery" schedule is way off, but output at 11pm appeared complete.  Now what?  Not enough sleep for this Nawthener.  The good news, no poop or pee to clean up.  At least he's got the concept down........: "NOT IN THE HOUSE!!!!!"

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, February 2, 2009 6:42 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 30s.  Roads were clear on way to work.  I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast this morning.  Too busy today.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, February 2, 2009 6:58 AM

jimtrumpie

Buckeye,

               A camera inspection revealed that the pipe is broken and out of round in several places.

Smart move, a camera inspection, because they should be able to give you a solid estimate of the costs.

Jon...Told ya.

Kurt...Glad you liked the photos.

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